Laughter Leads To Learning - Featuring Anti Bullying Mentor Dr. Jay Banks

From childhood trauma and losing his mother at 10, to inspiring audiences across 45 states, Dr. Jay Banks proves that faith, humor, and imagination can heal even the deepest scars. He's written for Disney Productions, appeared on Nickelodeon and Hallmark, and created the award-winning “I Am Unafraid” anti-bullying movement. In this conversation, Dr. Jay shares how comedy became survival, why windows of the heart open when we laugh, and how God can use anyone— even the broken— to change lives. We dig into parenting, suicide prevention, education’s biggest failures, and what it really takes to raise confident, unstoppable kids. This episode is loud, honest, emotional, and unforgettable.Episode Highlights• National educator and entertainer who proves laughter can open hearts to healing and learning.• Believes if kids laugh, they listen—and if they listen, they learn.• Created the “I Am Unafraid” anti-bullying method: avoid, find a friend, report, act confident.• Shares how childhood trauma, faith, and imagination shaped his mission to empower the overlooked.• Urges parents and teachers to engage, not lecture, and to protect kids through presence and accountability.To Learn more about Dr Jay Banks visit  Dr. Jay BanksSupport the show